This postdoctoral research fellowship aims to support the retention in STEM of researchers from underrepresented backgrounds through funding for high-quality research and a bespoke programme of training, mentoring and engagement to support career development.
The fellowship aims to:
- Support talented early career researchers from underrepresented backgrounds in taking the first step towards establishing their research in a UK institution.
- Provide researchers with the opportunity to undertake high-quality curiosity-led research.
- Provide the most promising researchers with the mentoring, networking opportunities, training and support required to establish a successful research career in the UK.
- Support talented researchers from underrepresented groups to pursue a career in STEM and strengthen the UK scientific workforce.
ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is for you if:
- You self-identify as being from a Black heritage, including mixed Black background.
- You have a PhD, or will have one by the time the funding starts, but have less than 24 months post-doctoral experience.
- Your research is within the Royal Society’s remit of natural sciences, which includes but is not limited to biological research and biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics (for a full list, please see the breakdown of subject groups and areas supported by the Royal Society).
VALUE AND DURATION
Applicants can apply for up to £690,000 over four years.
KEY DATES
Information webinar: 1 October 2024 (recording below)
Deadline: 19 November 2024
Further details, including scheme notes and FAQs, can be found on the opportunity webpage.